| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
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| STD | 3/19/2008 | Kyla Kelim |
Q: I went out of work sick with pneumonia on DEC. 27 07'. I have been seeing my Dr. regularly, and now ...
A: Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act covers employees who work for companies with more ...
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| Handicap parking | 3/14/2008 | Kyla Kelim |
Q: I'm a doctor in a fairly new office building. I am amazed at how many spots were designated ...
A: Dr. Atkins, Handicapped parking is governed by the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) and ...
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| Giving notice after returning from maternity leave | 3/13/2008 | Kyla Kelim |
Q: I work as support staff in the qualified plans department of a financial services company in ...
A: Adria, under the FMLA, you can take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave after you have been an employee ...
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| DSSI | 3/12/2008 | Kyla Kelim |
Q: My son, now almost 25 has learning disabilities. They were identified (by testing) while he was in ...
A: Child cases are difficult. I would guess from your question that your son probably does not have ...
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| federal employee and disability | 3/11/2008 | Barry N. Saunders |
Q: I have been working for the VA as a counselor for almost 20 months, commute an hour 1-way to work. ...
A: Unless your conditions developed as a result of military service, you are not qualified for VA ...
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| SSI and income | 3/3/2008 | Barry N. Saunders |
Q: We just found out that our 3 year old daughter is eligable for SSI disability. We had an interview ...
A: 1. How can they count his GI Bill? Don't think they should be counting the GI Bill money. It is ...
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| attending university | 2/23/2008 | Barry N. Saunders |
Q: My father was just recently accepted into a state university and receives ssd for income. Because of ...
A: It's not up to me to make a determination on his disabilities or lack thereof. It is up to the ...
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| Disability law | 2/18/2008 | Barry N. Saunders |
Q: What is the legal height that qualifies you for disability due to shortness? I understand that ...
A: Impairment of growth may be disabling in itself or it may be an indicator of the severity of the ...
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| veterans disability | 2/10/2008 | Barry N. Saunders |
Q: Saunders, I was discharged from the navy in 92, due to my failure to complete alcohol rehabilation ...
A: Ok, the naval alcohol rehab is part of the problem and personality disorder and bi polor caused ...
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| veterans disability | 2/10/2008 | Barry N. Saunders |
Q: Saunders, I was discharged from the navy in 92, due to my failure to complete alcohol rehabilation ...
A: No, I mean all you medical records especially those from the military. VA disability is received ...
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| veterans disability | 2/10/2008 | Barry N. Saunders |
Q: Saunders, I was discharged from the navy in 92, due to my failure to complete alcohol rehabilation ...
A: Yes, sure you can apply for and possibly receive VA disability. Get your medical records together ...
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| FMLA | 2/7/2008 | Barry N. Saunders |
Q: THE QUESTION IS... Can they give me a poor raise even though I had an excellent review and exceeded ...
A: Can they give me a poor raise even though I had an excellent review and exceeded everyone else in my ...
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| Advise for a comission to make extra money | 2/5/2008 | Barry N. Saunders |
Q: My Status- I am raising 6 children by myself-We are scratching by every month barely-we seem on the ...
A: It is alright to "help" anyone as long as it is within you medical limitations. Being 100% ...
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| Va Claim | 2/4/2008 | Barry N. Saunders |
Q: Mr. Saunders, I use a VSO to file my VA Claim but he talked me out of filing a few things. Anyhow ...
A: Submit all new evidence and then file an appeal. You will require a VA Form 9. It is on web at: ...
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| ssi marriage | 1/23/2008 | Barry N. Saunders |
Q: i get ssi partially because i do work part time out of my home and my wife works also. my question ...
A: No, you are a grown man now and your parents are not longer legally, morally, or financially ...
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| brain hemmorhage | 1/23/2008 | Barry N. Saunders |
Q: Is it possible to collect unemployment after suffering a brain hemmorhage? I was about to start a ...
A: Yes, the brain hemmorage is more than enough to collect unemployment, but other than the SSDI what ...
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| disabilty yes or no | 1/16/2008 | Barry N. Saunders |
Q: I was in a car accident. I was on STD from work. My shoulder was broken and dislocated, And Discs in ...
A: Actually, it appears you are no longer able to do that particular job. It's just that simple. You ...
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| violations | 1/13/2008 | Barry N. Saunders |
Q: My child goes to a child day that also has adult day care in the same building. Some parents feel ...
A: Handicapped Parking, Handicapped Parking, Handicapped Parking is all hear. It has become an ...
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| std pay | 1/11/2008 | Barry N. Saunders |
Q: I am a Territory Manager for Ecolab. An essental function of my job is to drive to my accounts to ...
A: Well, pretty much yes. You are either disabled or not disabled. If you are gainfully employed ...
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| Veteran's Widow Pension | 1/7/2008 | Barry N. Saunders |
Q: Saunders, Are you familiar w/Veterans Widow Pension qualification info'? Late Husband was ...
A: As of this writing and as far as I know your hunband would have to be 100% totally/permanetly ...
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| Mild heart attack | 10/24/2007 | Barry N. Saunders |
Q: A co-worker had a mild heart attack and took a couple of days off. But during her days off her ...
A: Yes to both. A doctor can require she not work until her medical condition is stable. She can ...
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| My daughter's university/college education | 10/23/2007 | Barry N. Saunders |
Q: I am totally disabled and divorced. My daughter lives with my former wife. My former wife works full ...
A: Have your daughter go to her High School Guidance Counselor and ask what type of programs are ...
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| military Disability | 10/20/2007 | Barry N. Saunders |
Q: I currently have 6 years in the U.S. Air Force. about 3 years ago I hurt myself while participating ...
A: You can reenlist and cross train into an AFSC with less severe physical requirements. That is the ...
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| Charcot foot and disability | 10/20/2007 | Barry N. Saunders |
Q: My husband (51) has idiopathic neuropathy in both hands and feet--no diabetes. In January of 2007, ...
A: Do as I have told you. Stop suggesting things to the Social Security low level civil servants. As ...
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| Charcot foot and disability | 10/20/2007 | Barry N. Saunders |
Q: My husband (51) has idiopathic neuropathy in both hands and feet--no diabetes. In January of 2007, ...
A: First, obtain the services of an attorney specializing in Social Security disability claims. You ...
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| Autism and SSI | 10/16/2007 | Barry N. Saunders |
Q: I have an employee that has a severely autistic child. She is really struggling to remain at work. ...
A: Tell her to check with the Social Security Office, there are programs that are available to assist ...
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| medicare | 10/7/2007 | Barry N. Saunders |
Q: I am covered under a retiree medical plan. I am 62. I am disabled as of April 2006 and receive SSI ...
A: You are already eligible and should be covered by Medicare. Go immediately to your Social Security ...
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| Not enough Handicapped parking at Sports Arena | 10/6/2007 | Barry N. Saunders |
Q: My mom requires Handicapped parking, but at a local sports arena the Handicapped parking frequently ...
A: If all the Handicapped parking spots are taken, do they have to make spots with close access to the ...
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| Discrimination due to disablitiy | 9/29/2007 | Barry N. Saunders |
Q: I have worked for 8 years and 2 years ago had to be put on oxygen. I have continued to work 69 ...
A: You are employed at will. That means that either party has the right to terminate the ...
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| Disability payments | 9/26/2007 | Barry N. Saunders |
Q: I currently live in and may be moving to Georgia will my disability benefits or SSI increase for my ...
A: SSDI is a federal program and goes with you where ever you live. The amount stays the same. There ...
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| fired from job before i had a release to return to work | 9/26/2007 | Barry N. Saunders |
Q: while i had a medical excuse to be off of work completely and was receiving disability payments ...
A: You relationship with the employer is called "employment at will." You work for him with no strings ...
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| SSDI lump Sum Payments and LTD repayment | 9/25/2007 | Barry N. Saunders |
Q: I have been on LTD through my employer since 5/07. I applied for SSDI and was told by them that the ...
A: The SSDI Lump Sum payment is back pack for the 60 days (2months)or $1,200 X 2 = $2,400. There is no ...
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| HANDICAP PARKING SPACE ASSIGNMENT | 9/19/2007 | Barry N. Saunders |
Q: THE FACILITY WHERE I WORK IN MARYLAND HAS VERY MANY HANDICAP PARKING SITES BUT 2 IN THE FRONT HAVE ...
A: I have no idea why the building management makes policies. There are 51 states with handicapped ...
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| Frustrated! | 9/13/2007 | Barry N. Saunders |
Q: I was in a devastating MVA in 1998 when I was 20yrs old. I spent 4 1/2 mos in the hospital, 3 1/2 ...
A: 1. If you are found disabled at 22yrs or younger you qualify for benefits on a deceased parent, ...
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| Disability | 9/11/2007 | Barry N. Saunders |
Q: My dad has been on disability for about 6 months now, they recently cut off his disability and today ...
A: Unfortunately, not really. If I am understanding it right your father was working at what is called ...
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| wc and ime and disabilities | 9/8/2007 | Barry N. Saunders |
Q: i am on wc and they sent me to an ime,the ime says i have ability to return back to work with no ...
A: If you are speaking of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), the attorney fees are deducted ...
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| pregnancy disability and moving out of state | 9/5/2007 | Barry N. Saunders |
Q: If I plan to spend my pregnancy disability time in another state, where my family is located. Do I ...
A: Yes you get paid. Doesn't matter where you are located. Yes, give the SDI office your address. It ...
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| Mom/Disability | 9/2/2007 | Barry N. Saunders |
Q: My mom has extensive back issues (e.g., scoliosis, herniated disks, arthritis, degenerative disk ...
A: You need to file an appeal with the Social Security Administration. Writing "letters of impact" will ...
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| Medicare refusing to pay bills when it has before | 8/28/2007 | Barry N. Saunders |
Q: My husband is disabled - over 15 years. For years the primary insurance was paying bills. Then the ...
A: What you have encountered is not uncommon. Understand that the individuals running both Social ...
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| Poor Hearing | 8/27/2007 | Barry N. Saunders |
Q: I currently have a 10% disability for asthma for which I currently receive a monthly check from the ...
A: It would help if your retirement physical showed a haring loss. Get your military medical out and ...
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